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Kitchen Hand/assistant

Payment: Paid Position ($24.50-$28 + 8% holiday pay)
Location: Kaikoura
Region: Marlborough/Blenheim/Picton
Experience: Limited Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 30/10/2026
Company: Groper Garage Limited

 

👨‍🍳 Kitchen Hand or cook Wanted – Groper Garage Bar and Restaurant Kaikōura

Join the team at one of Kaikōura’s busiest and most popular venues – The Groper Garage Bar & Restaurant

We're on the lookout for a reliable and hard-working Kitchen Hand or cook to support our kitchen crew.

✅ What We Offer:

  • Flexible hours – part-time or casual 
  • 10-30 of work available per week
  • Great team environment in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Stunning coastal location in Kaikōura

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Dishwashing and general cleaning
  • Assisting chefs with food prep
  • Keeping the kitchen clean and organised
  • Following food safety and hygiene procedures

📝 What We’re Looking For:

  • Kitchen or hospitality experience preferred (but not essential)
  • Able to work efficiently in a busy environment
  • Positive attitude and team spirit
  • Must be available for at least 3 months
  • Must have a valid work visa (if not a NZ citizen/resident)

💰 Pay based on experience $24.50-$28 + 8% holiday pay
📍 Location: Groper Garage Bar and restaurant Westend Kaikōura

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